How To Fix PFM_EA_PS047 - Financing source &1 is not valid in the period between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Financing source &1 is not valid in the period between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS047 - Financing source &1 is not valid in the period between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS047 indicates that there is an issue with the financing source specified in a financial transaction or planning process. Specifically, it states that the financing source is not valid for the specified period. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Financing Source: The financing source you are trying to use is not set up or is inactive for the specified period.
  Period Restrictions: The financing source may have been defined with specific validity periods, and the current date falls outside of this range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the financing source or the associated financial planning settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the financing source may not be correctly maintained or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Financing Source Validity:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the financing source and verify its validity period. Ensure that the financing source is active and valid for the period you are trying to use it.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Financing Source:
  
  If the financing source is not valid for the required period, you may need to update its validity or create a new financing source that is valid for the desired period.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the financing source to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to financing sources and financial planning to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for financial accounting) or S_ALR_87012357 (for financial reports) to check the configuration and data related to financing sources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify financing source settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.